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Berghain resident Marcel Fengler is one of the frontmen of raw and forward pushing techno. Judging by his previous three EPs for the label, it's clear to see how Fengler's work revolves around a love for tough, angular and edgy tools for the floor.

Ape-X Records is the new label created by the people behind the Newcastle club party of the same name.

After 11 years of bringing global DJ talent to the North East of England, Ape-X is now turning things on its head and bringing the musical talent of the North East to the rest to the world.

Its first release features the debut release by the mysterious new spoken-word musician “MARSKE”.
“Hospital Corners” is as high brow as it is lo fi, and is difficult to describe beyond saying it shares DNA with House Music, Techno, No Wave and Beat Poetry
Production duties for the original track come from North East artist (and Ape-X’s Label Manager), Man Power.
The record also features an Instrumental version, as well as 2 incendiary remixes, from Spencer Parker (Rekids) and Boxia (Drumcode) respectively..

Over its 11 Year tenure in Newcastle, Ape-X has always followed its own uncompromising musical path, immune to trends, and with a distinctly northern personality.
As a result, a specific sound for the party will always remain hard to pin-point, but Luke and Gabe from the party best describe the sound of the label as:

“attempting to capture the unhinged moment in every party where the energy remains high, but the vibe can turn weird. Where the excitement and emotion are both balanced enough to let the DJ move peoples minds as much as they move their feet”.

Emerging from the wake of his sold out release with Zehnin Records, Paleman continues his experiments with textural and visceral modular music exploration for his debut 3 track EP for Nonplus Records.

A side 'Sweltering Rain' is a powerful piece of groaning, urgent dance floor minimalism, charging forward with a ritualistic, undulating droid line set against scorched, otherworldly drones. B1 'Cells' opens with scurrying modulated white noise and reverberating cosmic texture patterns set against a monolithic kick drum ostinato. The elegant minimalism develops with radioactive analog synth alarms and stark futuristic vocal glitches as the track barrels forward with momentum.

B2 Titan Vulture explores an undiscovered alien landscape evoking imagery of liquid pools of methane, erupting geysers and swirls of otherworldly elements. It is an absorbing, chugging and captivating piece of textural escapism, evolving as it goes whilst still featuring the elegant and considered minimalistic touch that runs throughout the EP.

This EP sees Paleman returning to the physical dance floor based music he is known for, but undoubtedly reflects strong developments in writing approach, quality of sound and exploration of new techniques. 2019 seems set to be a flourishing year for the young producer.

Heavy "mixed live to tape" bomb of hard rocking techno covering the whole of side one.Side two sharply delivers an introspective ambient journey, with two compositions that balance intensity and beauty as with a memorable cocktail on a special morning.

The ever-charming UK based pop power trio – Patawawa released their funky indie dance jam on Kraak & Smaak's label Boogie Angst'. Stepping up on remix duties is Hot Toddy, a name synonymous with quality in the UK disco, house and dance scenes. One of the founding members of Crazy P, both his work with that project and his releases under his solo moniker have never been short of excellent. There is no denying his pedigree in the genre and has once again assembled two absolute fire-starting reworks.

Maintaining the catchiness and instant glittery likability of the original, his mixes instead focus firmly on the club dancefloor with the 'Hot Toddy Disco Dub' clocking in at eight minutes and boasting more grooves than your local car-tyre dealership. It's still a bass led fiesta with disco vibes aplenty for your dancing pleasure. And for those that like their mixes a bit deeper fear not! There's the self-explanatory - 'Hot Toddy Deeper Dub' which is everything you'd want and more all neatly packaged in a dub mix.

DJ Tango (RIP) was a D&B scene legend and originator.

This series are remastered from Digital Originals and include Dubplate only versions of some classic tracks from the early years

Wild rephlexian cuts from 1996, recorded in Rome during the illegal rave era _ 200 copies, vinyl only, no repress.

Crimean label Krym Mryk back with a Various Artists collection which includes many the bright musicians of Russia and Ukraine as well as new and interesting names on this record.

Over the last decade, we’ve come accustomed to Jason Letkiewicz releasing material under a dizzying array of aliases, each utilized to explore a different side of his multi-faceted musical persona. Now, some 14 years after he made his recording debut alongside Ari Goldman as Manhunter, Letkiewicz has joined forces with Into The Light Records to release his first album under his real name.

The Reflecting Pool sees Letkiewicz exploring the uncomplicated and uncluttered in the pursuit of pure aural beauty. While his recent album as Opposing Currents was dense, dark, urban and industrial, The Reflecting Pool is stripped back, quiet and melodious. The contrast between the two projects is marked, with The Reflecting Pool drawing more on Letkiewicz’s love of crystalline ambient, slow burn synthesizer soundscapes, early ’80s library music and the kind of obscure electronic new age music that has been a hallmark of Into The Light’s releases to date.

The set’s 12 tracks gently ebb and flow, with Letkiewicz making great use of dusty old drum machines, effects units and a range of vintage analogue and digital synthesizers. It’s a set-up that results in a range of complimentary mood pieces and interludes, from the delay-laden military drums and lilting lead lines of “Out of Body Experiences”, to the drowsy, sunrise bliss of “Sunspot”, the bubbling Tangerine Dream style shuffle of “Mind Awake Body Asleep” and the outer-space atmosphere of “The Kill Fee”.

Throughout, Letkiewicz showcases his seemingly intrinsic grasp of mood, atmosphere and melody. It can be heard within the glacial guitar motifs, occasional beats and elongated chords of “The Reflecting Pool”, the rhythmic bustle of “Numb Drums”, the glassy-eyed melancholia of “Arhythmia” and the cinematic paranoia of “Burning Off The Morning Fog”. It’s also evident amongst the classically beat-less ambient of closing cut “Weightless”, whose alien electronics, effects-laden pulses and opaque chords recall established masters of the genre.

With The Reflecting Pool, Letkiewicz has provided us with a much-needed dose of stress-free musical escapism, at the same time offering hope that in these troubling times, love may still save the day.

Los Angeles native based out of Paris, ONYVAA is one of Europe’s newest Techno imports. DJ, Producer and owner of her Parisian based underground label Passeport Records. Passeport is an outlet for her to release original productions with full creative musical freedom, gathering inspiration from around the globe. ONYVAA’s sound consists of strong driving techno with Dub influences along with an abundance of analog touches.

Hard hitting duo TV.OUT return to L.I.E.S. with their 2nd ep for the label. Clocking in with four tracks, these guys move with ease from classic Franfurt style New Beat to teeth grindin, lower bpm EBM and Hague style electro, all tracks suited for the club! Head right to the opener XTC for an immediate 8 minute expansive modern day lesson in dancefloor drama- strings and claps perfectly placed as the bassline drives you insane. Fast forward to "Black Out" for a slower paced harder hitting beating, air raid sirens scream as the metalworks clang on. TV.OUT at the top of their game with this one.

Phrases ep on Blumoog cat.N.10 features 2 tracks from Alexi Delano/Marko Nastic and 2 remixes respectively from Cari Lekebusch a2 and M.R.E.U.X b2.

“Wonderer” opens up on the A side with a distorted and compressed kick together with an intricate bass. All of this falls into place when the sharp and well programmed percussions come into play alongside with a mysterious and liquid sounding element.

Scandinavian techno legend Cari Lekebusch “Wonderer remix ”is on the a2. Solid techno grooves and consistent with his early “Hybrid” style. Heavy!!

Slightly mellower approach on “Phrases” from Delano/Nastic on b1. After an ethereal chorus break, a change of pace that makes this tune a worthwhile experience.

No-nonsense, clean, pounding and percussive techno from M.R.E.U.X. who is able (again) to assemble a super ep, this time with a certain Swedish feel to it.

Stockholm-based Mikael Jonasson is a long serving DJ and producer who continues to push the boundaries of modern club music with his amazingly crafted, rather rare techno productions. With recent releases on labels like Drumcode, Figure and EXILE, Mikael has earned the support and attention from the key players all around the globe. With a busy schedule of gigs all around the world, including several stops at legendary Berghain in Berlin to the world ´s biggest club Priviliege in Ibiza, Mikael have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with talented colleagues such as Adam Beyer, Len Faki and Sam Paganini. Right now Mikael release his first ep on Wall Music. he is build his own intricate sound, characterised by an unique sound design and his attention to details. Heavy supported by fans, radio-stations and DJs around the globe. have fune while listening.mastered by alhek mastering. cover made by radu tanasa.

Second release from Blakk Harbor the Greek Berlin based artist Angelos Liaros also sound designer for Native Instruments GmbH. Industrial mutated techno and soaring bleak drones nastily crafted by implementing analog synths through tube guitar amps and cabinets. Controlled feedback, pulsating organic noises & distorted sinewaves syncopates with unforgiving war toms and broken kick drums.

"Krude" proclaims a hostile harsh raw statement to modern economies, human morality and globalized system failure of a degenerated society in a never-ending downward spiral.

6 track EP featuring a remix from Positive Centre. Artwork by Nullvoid aka Trepaneringsritualen.

Ahhhh the joys of creating a new label! I have started Holding Hands Again to bring to light some records from the past that I adore and think should be made more widely available so that everyone can slam them in the club.

Bushwacka! is without a doubt one of the main influences behind the main Holding Hands label. His UK take out house and techno then lead onto his groundbreaking labels Oblong and Plank that have inspired many of the generations that came after him. I love those breaks releases and play a lot of them in my sets but my favourite of his cuts are actually his super early releases that he put out on his own label Sound As A Pound. Volume 1, 2 and 3 are packed with gems and sound just as original today as they did in the mid 90s. They are incredibly rare and sought after by any DJ who knows their stuff, which is why I am so pleased to be able to share three of my favourite tracks from those releases.

I chose three that covered a broad range of sound. Loopy trippy house, techno with a ton of soul and one straight up classic house banger. I have also done a garage remix of track 8 myself to bring another spin on his unique sound.

This re release has been freshly remastered for maximum boost and sounds fat as fuck on a system.

All four tracks are produced and sculpted for the club. They want big sound systems and dark rooms.

Close your eyes, hold hands and experience transcendental space flight...

Peaches come from a can,
They were put there by a man
In a factory downtown
If I had my little way,
I'd eat peaches every day.

Call Super provides the seventh Peach for Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy.

“It’s peachy” – Peaches, Singer.

“Wow, slightly furry” – Peach, DJ.

“Oh dear we’re down to glue and speed” – Pete Each, Waste Services Manager.

Artwork by JR Seaton, Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy

Techno masterpiece of the 90's... Jeff Amadeus is a great Solid techno Deejay since the late 90's, and this record is one of the one witch really stamped the undeground sound since ages... Probably all versiosn everyone has now are scratsched and unplayable. Also the cutting edgte of studios is now far superior than it was in the ancient time... Time to repress it in a good Toolbox Killerz shape ! ENJOY !

Electronic Experimanetal, House, Techno
Live recorded to a Tascam 134 tape deck at the ICIF Studio in Lichtenberg Berlin 2018.
Design and hand printed covers by the Erik Jaahalli. Stamped and numberd label. Limited 303 copies.
Mastered by Emanuel Lauria for In City And In Forest.

Corroded digital shrapnel amorphous metallic groove pool with an acidic core
Degraded and corrupted club tools for the adventurous DJ
All tracks recorded in Chicago, 2014-2016
Exael is Naemi, and all references to them should use they/them pronouns

Mick Harris (Napalm Death, Scorn) is back on L.I.E.S. with his second ep under his FRET moniker. Harris who has arguably pioneered the template for industrial techno and dubstep genres again shows us why he is the boss with this ep. Fusing ultra heavy blasted broken drum programming with mutant dubstyle mixing desk techniques, Harris once again creates a sonic black hole which there is no return from. Brief moments of tranquility give way to crushing bursts of metal on metal screams and tortured frequency abuse, as the buried voices try to rise from the wreckage. Once again, this is controlled chaos executed by a master, remorseless electronic music with zero compromise, plain and simple.

Wilson Tanner come to shore with a new album of floating melodies. Wilson Tanner is Andrew Wilson aka Andras and John Tanner aka Eleventeen Eston and this album follows on their 2016 debut album 69 for Growing Bin Records

We are back with our label's latest release, from none other than the label's boss Oscar Mulero and his piece 'Electric Storm'. This track was featured in digital format in the Unknown Landscapes compilation, and now we bring it to you on vinyl, together with two outstanding remixes by Sigha and Tommy Four Seven, and an additional track: 'Cave'.

'Electric Storm' is in its original version an exercise in tension made with continuous flanged sequences, subtle kicks and sharp high hats that evolve and change for all six minutes. A building tool perfect for long mixes and club workout.


Sigha makes his own personal twist on 'Electric Storm' altering the main sequence, changing the drum patterns and redefining the overall feeling in his very own style. The result is dense and hypnotic.

'Cave' is the second original track. Subterranean kicks, reverberated FM percussions, high tempos and a constantly changing arrangement. This is another club tool designed for mixing wizards.

To close the release, Tommy Four Seven destroys
'Cave' in his own personal style: taking some pieces from the original beat, completely deconstructing the drums, breaking the rhythms, giving an industrialized flavour to everything: metalizing, distorting and completely taking the elements to the extreme.

Stellar new EP on the way from Dutch producer Qindek. The rising star has been on the up as of late having released on labels on such Wolfskin Records and Invite's Choice Records. This time he's releasing on vinyl only label Dreiklang who have had some scintillating cuts from Edit-Select (who appears as one of the remixers on this EP) and Claudio PRC.
Qindek has really been honing his skills and is known as much for his flowing DJ sets as he is for his masterful live sets. This level of technique is truly standing to the artist as we can see from his comfortability with hardware shine through on this project.
'Come Closer' will be the fifth release from the label: it features the original mix Come Closer and three remixes from VOLTMAR, Edit-Select, and KUF, which show the different facades of the track. The original cut is a primal, tribal number merged with club elements. It enters with a bongo-like drum that is followed by a hi-hat for some pace. A surreptitious synth floats in and levitates back and forth, which is coupled with fluctuating keys and toms. It's a mesmerizing number with an understated tempo, bringing the forest to the club.
Cologne based artist VOLTMAR takes the first remix. Known as a DJ for many years now, he has performed in clubs across Europe. He tends to enjoy a deeper sound and this is prevalent in his take on the cut. The percussions are deeper and more hollowed, which creates a different kind of sway. It feels more tribal, with more jungle elements to it. It has less synth and more of a heavy bassline, designed to connect people on a primal level.
Next to feature is none other than Edit-Select. The British native is well established in the club scene and does not disappoint with this remix. A more complex sound, he takes the track and elongates it. It's a consistent sound with underground elements and a slight bit of tempo. It has this divine gothic synth that oscillates with a certain lilt to it. The beat is enchanting as the cut slowly diminishes.
The last stand is by Swedish artist Kuf. Known for his energetic sound, this cut does not disappoint. It's a high-velocity all-out assault club banger. It has rolling beats, speedy hi-hats and a tempo that is driven forward by hand claps. It has a skeleton aspect to it, whereas instead of using builds, they add and subtract elements inject an ever-changing pace.

We kick off with our own Souledit, delivering a original and modern EP, rich with club tools, ranging from darkness to the light. Written and produced by Mârza Mihai Alexandru. Artwork by Mârza Mihai Alexandru.

Parallel Minds Is A Group Of Like-minded Musicians, Djs, And Graphic Artists Working Together To Bring Compelling, Progressive Electronic Music From Toronto, Canada To The Rest Of The World. Spearheaded By Ciel, And Newcomers Daniel 58, And Yohei S.—who Have Variously Released Music On Labels Like Shanti Celeste's Peach Discs, Allergy Season, Coastal Haze, And Neo Violence—the Collective Offers On Its Inaugural Va Release Four Diverse Cuts Of House, Breakbeat, And Hardcore To Energize Your Body And Comfort Your Soul. The A Side Features Two Slamming House Cuts, With The A1 Offering By Discwoman Signee Ciel And A2 By Yohei S. Clocking In At A Frenetic 134bpm, "hind Sight Is 360" Is A Peak-time Dancefloor Banger Featuring What Has Become Trademark Characteristics Of Ciel's Productions: Intricate Drum Programming And Lush, Jungle-inspired Pads. "eastern Rankin" Is A Slower, More Hypnotic Percussion Track That Demonstrates Incredibly Effective Use Of Space And Delay. Its Minimalist Structure And Echoing Drums Would Sound Ideal In A Dark Warehouse. The B Side Opens With An Even Bigger Bang, With A Track That Would Best Be Described As Indian Hardcore. "mana Sadhana" By Raf Reza Under His New Alias, Radiant Aural Faculty, Is A Vibrant Mixture Of Hindi Vocal Samples Layered Meticulously In Between Freaked-out Synths And Thumping Breakbeat Drums. Completing The B Side Is The Aptly-titled "space Bubble" By Daniel 58. Drawing On Influences From Ambient, Trance, And Breaks, The Promising Toronto Artist Closes Out The Release On A Dreamy Note, Employing Nostalgic Melodies On Top Of Tough-as-nails Drums And Deep Rolling Sub-bass. As First Releases Go, Parallel Minds One Offers A Taste Of Something For Everyone, From A City That Has Perhaps Been Overlooked But Deserves A Second (third, And Fourth) Listen.

Woo York takes us on a trip to the Kazakh city of Baikonur. A landscapish and interesting journey which is well orchestrated and never dull. The opening track Sawcure is an intense voyage through sound, excisting out of syncopated synths and a smoothly progressing bassline. The sophomore bit is a little more ominous, deep and terse. The remainders of this cinematic plot are just as diverse and well brought. The sublime edits throughout the record make it even more interesting. Top Notch stuff from Woo York

Over a year into living in The Hague, International Weirdo and Film Composer Antoni Maiovvi begins receiving instructions via his dreams from Jaz Coleman from Killing Joke instructing him to make a project called 'Ye Gods' in order to unite the universe through electronic sound and then to deliver these recordings to Guy Tavares to desseminate through the world.

Hot Creations continue to bring the heat as they deliver the next release from German wizard Basti Grub. The emotive Darling also features a remix from FUSE favourite Rich NxT.

Darling is powerful with a raw groove and a dark yet almost ethereal synth section and a vocal hook that will play repeatedly in your head. Rich NxT adds his unmistakable sound to the track, distorting the vocal and adding a full-power, after-hours bounce to the bass complete with a woozy, synth-led break-down.

With over a decade in the business, Basti Grub has forged a solid reputation for himself with his output. Unafraid of experimentation, he expertly fuses together traditional instruments with modular synths. His releases have been signed to Mobilee, This And That and Bouq. Records, and in 2018 he collaborated with Timo Maas and Eric Volta on the masterful We Were Riding High. Grub shows no sign of slowing down in 2019 as he puts the finishing touches to his fourth studio album. One of the key figures and original residents of London party FUSE, Rich NxT's releases have been supported by the likes of tINI, Jamie Jones and The Martinez Brothers. He also heads up his own imprint, NxT Records.

First part of a 4 part series. 79 minutes of cybernetic electro-funk... A dense collection of experimental compositions and synthetic, man-machine rhythms created by Cygnus which fuse with the dance-floor perfectly. Comes in a high quality gate-fold sleeve, with the full story behind Machine Funk. As usual with Fundamental Records; limited and no re-press!

Wax Factory Records returns with four atmospheric Techno track with all the usual trademark fat beats and lush chords.

Maksim Dark returns to his spiritual home of Senso Sounds - Oliver Huntemann's much touted imprint for his tougher, technoid leanings. Maksim, born in Serov, Russia, has created an indelible impression over the course of his young career, and 'Movement' is clearly the next step on his road to very great things. 'Attack Disco' is true to form - a lean, mean and tough to the bone piece of techno with a driving, powerful edge. Growling, snarling synths sound like shards of metal ripping through the groove producing an intense vibe. 'Coordinate' is a notch more reserved, but builds a killer, hypnotic groove through stripped back elements, before Maksim's off-kilter sound design provides the trippy topping. The title track 'Movement' fits its name - the track bursts with energy and atmosphere, propelled by a thick, tactile rhythm and pitched down, demonic vocal by the man himself.

Max Cooper is releasing an EP of remixes by friends and other artists he admires, on a DJ friendly 12" vinyl with 6 remixes.

It takes the LP from an incredible home listening experience and onto the dance floor. On the 12" will be the remixes from Vessels, Rival Consoles, Tom Hodge, Kimyan Law, Christian Loffler and Ash Koosha.

In November last year Max Cooper released EMERGENCE , an epic, operatic, amalgamation between audio-visual show, scientific research project, art installation and IDM record. EMERGENCE is the story of the development of the universe, the way in which, very complex things like human beings were created from the immaterial by the action of simple laws.

"ambitions" Ist Das Sechste Album Von Prins Thomas Und Seine Zweite Soloarbeit Für Smalltown Supersound (neben Den Beiden Kollabowerken Mit Björn Torske Und Bugge Wesseltoft). Die Neue Tracks Auf "ambitions" Sind Kürzer, Prägnanter Und Melodischer, Gleichzeitig Präsentiert Prins Thomas Mit "feel The Love" Seine Erste Vocalsingle, Basierend Auf Einem Sample Der Norwegischen Popikone Alex Naumik. Jazzlegende Bugge Wesseltoft Wiederum War An Den Aufnahmen Zum Albumfinale "sakral" Beteiligt.

Next up on COS_MOS is a label debut from Tom Dicicco. The UK techno artist has amassed a fine discography on the likes of Delsin, Off Minor and Dred Records, always with a rugged and club focussed current running through what he does.

The four cuts he offers here kick off with the hammering synth stabs and coarse claps of 'Varykino', a brutal twisted dance floor mover. 'Laser Life' then cuts loose, with squeaking machines and alien life-forms jumping about in a broken beat framework that brings off balance grooves to the party. Acidic bouncing bass lines jumping over the b-side on '99 Rising', where 'Quiet Theory' flips the script again, this time with percolating and trippy synth loops rising and falling with skeletal beats stuttering below. A well balanced party pack for every hour of the night.

A Sagittariun’s third album chronicles the journey back to Telepathic Heights; an expedition that encounters many obstacles along the way. The feuding parties of the two planets make for a journey of determination and self-discovery for our techno lone ranger that will ultimately deliver him to the sacred site on which Telepathic Heights stands. Conceived as a space western soundtrack to the cinematic interpretation of this tale, Return To Telepathic Heights delivers ten chapters that journal the ultimate mission to reach the imposing tower of Telepathic Heights, where dream telepathy has become the primary communicative tool amongst its peaceful and harmonious community who have opted out of the planetary war that continues to rage, seemingly with no armistice anytime soon. The score fittingly winds its way through the trials and tribulations of this journey, blending minimal and harmonic rhythms, industrial funk, dreamy synthwave and transcendental techno into the rich tapestry of music that documents the ‘Return To Telepathic Heights’. The album features original artwork by Johnny Bruck, fully licensed, and taken from the legendary German science fiction novel series, ‘Perry Rhodan’, which ran weekly from the early 1960s, and was the most successful sci-fi book series ever written.

Chained to a ladder: There's no way up. There's no way down. You're hung on a rung and there's there no place to escape as Dino Lenny delves into your innermost psyche with this heavy slice of pedigree Italian electronica. A Darkroom Dubs debut from the original craftsman, 'Chained To A Ladder' is ominous in its mood and tone, dramatic in its new romantic vocal style and uncompromised with its devilish analogue aesthetic.

Remix-wise we're unquestionably spoilt and torn in two powerful distinctive directions as label bosses Silicone Soul unleash their first production of the year with an immense 9+ minute cosmic bluesy stew, cooked slow and low with deep psychedelic flavours.

Skinnerbox, meanwhile, up the tempo with a jacking acidic 3am foray where Dino's stark spoken word is textured to trippy effect over a prickly, sinewy groove. Two versions that develop the original's story in two stark ways, this is what remixes were invented for.

Last but not least, Dino seals the deal with 'The Right Place'. A broken drum mutant powered by technoid rocket fuel, its breakbeats drive a writhing groove that's awash with touches of classic electro, new beat and hardcore with dark broadsword bass sweeps. Splashed with sudden blasts of synth colour, Dino's signature sense of contrast is visceral, focused and direct. A true homage to every genre's foundations and salute to the future, tremors can be felt from techno to drum & bass.

As the soon to be released 'Darkroom Dubs Volume IV' celebrated the last few years of releases, Dino sets the scene for another exciting chapter for the label. A chapter that will see the label continue to explore its signature atmospheric late-night sounds celebrate its 15th anniversary next year and a long awaited fifth album from Silicone Soul. We'll leave you hanging right here...

French producer Etienne is a musician like few others in his field. A multifaceted individual with a knack for unearthing rare tracks and weaving them together as only he knows how, he's also a deft hand when it comes to crafting sonically-appealing house and techno. It's this meticulous way of working that's led to him to working with a close-knit group of genuinely exciting artists and labels, be it Frankfurt label Traffic or London party starters, Undersound. On his debut LP, released here via his own new imprint, Reductive, we're supplied with a killer reminder of the man's production prowess.

Spread over 2x12's, the record gets underway courtesy of the techno/electro stylings of 'Signé Furax'. An abrasive, in-your-face cut that immediately lets the listener know he means business, it's a upfront introduction to an LP that's littered with expert moments throughout. 'All About' showcases the producer's more introspective touch, while '3rd Nuke' brings us kicking and screaming back toward more forceful, synth-led planes. The first half of the record culminates courtesy of 'Forget Me Not', another space-tinged cut that takes its lead from vintage Detroit sounds.

Growling and menacing, 'Lies.Inc' then picks up where 'Forget Me Not' left off. Another twisted, gnarly jam that's been made for peak time 'floors, it's full of zest and bristling kicks from start to finish. 'The Doubtful Guest' is similar in stature, but the album takes a wonderful left turn by the time we're introduced to 'Information Society'. Much as Jeff Mills is known for pairing things back a bit courtesy of his Milsart project, Etienne does a similar trick here. The album's warmest and catchiest track, it takes us by surprise but also provides welcome respite to the slamming sounds elsewhere. The haunting sounds of 'Squall' then bring things to a conclusion courtesy of a heavily-filtered jam that wraps things up nicely and sees us out in astute fashion.

While the very essence of techno means it's often cold, unrelenting and brutal in stature, Etienne has pulled off a rare feat here by supplying us with an album that's all those things — but also catchy, melodic and thoroughly engaging throughout. Yes, this selection of tracks will bang hard on the dancefloor, but chances are they will also be the ones you'll be humming on your way home from the club.

Tresor is glad to announce the release of Manni Dee's first album 'The Residue', on June 15th.

Based in London, Manni Dee is held in high esteem by many for his spotless production and relentless DJ sets. The gleaming rendition of Manni's creative vision stuns. He knows sounds inside-out, making his studio a favorite stop for many to receive Manni's expertise.

The production of 'The Residue' was inspired by the city of London and its general living conditions. More particularly, how social cleansing, inequality and the political situation generally - and on a holistic scale - informs internal and external locus of control.

'The Residue' is disconsolate, and with such heart-wrenching tracks as 'In Communal Solitude', 'Vicarious Living' or 'Submit. Breathe.' or the mutinous 'At Mercy of the Muse' and 'Paroxysm' Manni Dee clearly cuts out his insurgent statement.
In parallel to his regular DJ schedule, Manni Dee will also take his sonic proclamation in its live PA form out to the most advanced stages starting this summer.